bombed

Example Sentences

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U.S. officials say that the country’s defense industry has been bombed heavily, which will preclude Iran from quickly making more missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The country did not pull out of the competition last summer when the US bombed three nuclear facilities in the country.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The team were not withdrawn from the competition last summer when the US bombed three nuclear facilities in the country, but the head of its football federation has now reportedly cast doubt on their participation.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

His unit was bombed as it tried to cross the Dnipro river.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Billy was reminded of fantastic architecture in Dresden, before it was bombed.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut